Flights Cancelled, Schools Closed As Beijing Is Hit by Storm - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – Hundreds of flights were cancelled in Beijing as schools and tourist sites were shut due to torrential downpours and gale-force winds on Monday.

Cina: potente tempesta di sabbia avvolge Pechino

 

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Torrential rains: More Than 300 Flights Delayed, 35 Flights Cancelled at Moscow Airports

More than 300 flights have been delayed and another 35 flights have been cancelled at Moscow airports, the online arrivals and departures board of covering Domodedovo, Sheremetyevo and Vnukovo airports said.

Dense winter fog blankets Arab Gulf countries

An unusually long-lasting bank of sea fog has been wandering over the waters of the Gulf. This has invaded all Gulf countries in the past few days, causing travel delays.

Beijing cancels dozens of flights after season's first snowfall

Dozens of flights at the Beijing Capital International Airport have been canceled following the first snowfall of the season, authorities said Monday.

Storm Katie hits Britain, flights diverted or canceled

Storm Katie hit southern Britain, bringing gusts of up to 168 kph in England and Wales. Over 80 flights were diverted or canceled and major bridges closed.

Russian Firefighter Hit By Snow Falls Down a Ladder (VIDEO YT)-Snowpocalypse Russia: Snow 'tsunami' swallows streets, cars, buildings (PHOTOS RT)

1.Russian Firefighter Hit By Snow Falls Down a Ladder

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2. Unrelenting snowfalls have caused unprecedented travel chaos in Russia. Over the past week the country has seen scores of traffic accidents, flight delays, and in some cases, the complete isolation of some remote settlements and towns.